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songwriting

Creator Diaries: Part 4 - How I Release Music

In this blog series, I want to share my experiences of creating music as a young, new musician. The series will track the process of creating my first song from conception to release.

Updates

July Release Roundup

With festival season in full swing and heatwaves galore, here is a roundup of some of Aux’s favourite albums, EP’s and singles released over the past month to dig into as you bask in the soaring British weather.

Recommendations

Budget Audio Interfaces: The 5 Best Audio Interfaces that You Can Actually Afford

In 2022, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to start making music. This article will show you that there are options for audio interfaces that really are affordable.

songwriting

5 Common Chord Progressions (with song examples)

In this article, we'll show you 5 of the most popular chord progressions and some well-known songs that use them. We'll also explain the music theory behind each one so that you can use them in your music!

Recommendations

LGBTQ+ Artists to Support in Light of Pride

Can you believe it’s been 50 years since the first ever UK Pride March back in 1972? In light of Pride this year (and all year round), I am so excited to present you with a list of queer artists that you can listen to and support.

Tools and Tips

Mix A Track With Me: Part 2 - Creative Mix Techniques

in this article I will go in-depth into some creative mix techniques that are sure to make your mixes stand out from the crowd, Such as Serial Compression and Side-Chaining - which you can then implement into your mixing sessions.

The Aux Changelog - Latest Features and Fixes as of 4 July 2022

Progress continues at Aux as we head toward the launch of the first version of our dekstop app. Once again we would be nowhere without those of you that are engaging with the Beta version of Aux and providing feedback. Thank you so much. Check out the list of new

Tools and Tips

Essential Drumming Guide - Part 1: Everything you need to kickstart your drumming

This is part of a series for beginners, covering all the main talking points on drumming. Today, I’ll explain everything you should consider when starting out, and how to make choices that will benefit you.

Recommendations

Aux’s June Release Roundup

As we approach the height of Summer, here are some singles, albums and EP’s that have caught our attention during June.

Recommendations

Aux's 10 Must Watch Music Films

Whether you’re looking for a good artist documentary/biopic, a live performance, or a fictional drama to enjoy; here are ten recommendations!

Changelog

The Aux Changelog - Latest Features and Fixes as of 16 June 2022

Progress continues at Aux as we head toward the launch of the first version of our dekstop app. Once again we would be knowhere without those of you that are engaging with the Beta version of Aux and providing feedback. Thank you so much. Check out the list of new

Cavalcade - Getting on your feet as an indie-rock band

Cavalcade are a four-piece indie-rock band from London. Their head-banging sound is an eclectic blend of Arctic Monkeys, The Buzzcocks and the newest noise coming from the alternative scene. Regularly packing out venues in London, Bristol and beyond, Cavalcade have played at the Isle of Wight and Camden Rocks festivals

Tools and Tips

4 Arrangement Tips and Tricks to Help Bring Your Tracks to Life

While it’s true that chords, melodies, and lyrics are hugely important when it comes to creating great songs, one equally vital aspect that tends to get overlooked is the way you arrange your tracks.

Tools and Tips

How to discover new music

Finding new music can seem like an overwhelming task, but there are many ways to dive into the world of music and expand your taste without feeling entirely lost.

Music Creation

Self-releasing music? Here’s how to choose the right distributor for you.

In 2022, there are more options available to the self-releasing artist than ever before. However, it can be difficult to know which distributor is the best choice for you. Thankfully, this post should provide you with a little more clarity depending on your situation.

Changelog

The Aux Changelog - Latest Features and Fixes as of 25 May 2022

We've got a lovely little bunch of fixes and updates for you in our new changelog. Read below to see everything that we've been working away on. We want to hear from you about what you'd like to be implemented into Aux. Get in

Audio Effects

Mixing Vocals at Home: How to Create a Professional Vocal Chain Using Free Plug-Ins

You’ve written a hit, recorded each instrument part and compiled your best vocal takes - now it’s time to glue it all together with a great mix.

Careers

Music as a 9-5: How many streams per month do you need to pay the bills?

How many streams should you bag every month to pay your rent and utility bills? Let's take a look and see if it's possible to live off income from streaming services.

Careers

Helpful Tips for Starting Out as a Session Musician

If the goal is to carve a sustainable career from playing music, then the path of a session musician might be for you.

Audio Effects

Mix A Track With Me: Part 1 - Core Mix Techniques

In this article, I am going to cover the core mix techniques I use every day that are ultimately transferable over genres (and DAWs).

Updates

The Aux Changelog - Latest Features and Fixes as of 11 May 2022

Welcome ! The Aux tech team has a new update today, this one is focused bug fixes, quality of life improvements and preparation for our Desktop app Beta.

Changelog

The Aux Spring Roadmap

I'm going to run through some of the features we're working on as suggested by you, our users, as well as a sneak peek of some other bits we have in the works.

Music Creation

Put a Label on it: The best ways to release your music.

What we're looking at in this post are the numerous ways in which one can get their music out there; from the traditional methods to the most modern tools available.

Music Creation

Recording on a Budget: How to Write a Song With 16 Tracks

If all you have is a microphone and a keyboard, and the limitation of 16 tracks that free music software Pro Tools First provides, I’ll show you how to make a song with 16 tracks.

Tools and Tips

HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA AS A NEW ARTIST

Building up an online presence as a musician is difficult, and once you have it all set up where do you go from there? How do you engage with your fanbase? How often do you post?